An artist is born...or maybe not

Tammy Helm/Tribune photo Nearly a dozen students attended the Wednesday art session as part of the Bourbon County Art Council's "Bad Art by Good People."

Some not so famous local artists -- and some who aren't even artists -- gathered at Buck Run Community Center Wednesday to let their creative sides shine.

They are participating in the Bourbon County Art Council's fundraising project, "Bad Art by Good People."

Members of the community have the opportunity to work with instructors or on their own to create artwork, which will be auctioned off Oct. 10 at the Ellis Fine Arts Center with proceeds benefitting the Arts Council, Debbie Anderson, president of the Arts Council said.

Rhonda Hawpe studies a photo as she begins to sketch.

The art sessions began in July and will continue through September. Participants may attend as many sessions as they like.

"This just helps them get started," Anderson said.

Instructors Lynn Barr, Elaine Burgee and Minnie Lou Allen worked with about 12 people Wednesday.

Mike Young begins work on his drawing using an old photograph as a guide.

Anderson said details of the auction event are still being worked out, but the evening will include hors d'oeuvres.

Michelle Brittain, left, listens as Lynn Barr gives her some pointers during an art session held Wednesday.

Gary Cullor looks at his painting, "The Blue Cat," as he tries to decide what color to paint the background. His inspiration was a painting, "The Blue Dog," by George Rodrigue.